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AP05 OVV

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,276 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside headlight damp in lens

small hole tipper back

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside mirror cracked still providing view to rear

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,137 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above offside front wheel 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside mirror cracked still providing view to rear

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2024 122,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror missing Internal mirror missing. (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tipper body corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 121,716 miles

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear crossmember corroded through. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Mudguard damaged.

Rear Upper Tipper body rear crossember corroded through.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 121,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Mudguard damaged.

Rear Upper Tipper body rear crossember corroded through.

Pass 22 Jan 2021
Pass 16 Jan 2020 158,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 845,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,853 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,540 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,577 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AP05 OVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 OVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 OVV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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